If your accelerator gets stuck, focus on the road and quickly shift to neutral while applying the brake. Safely pull off the road when possible and turn off the engine.

Your driving ability can be significantly affected by your emotions. Being stressed, anxious, angry, or sad can reduce your concentration. It’s safer to wait until you’re emotionally stable before driving.

This sign (with the arrow below) indicates the location of a bicycle crossing/path. Drive with caution around this sign because bicycles likely regularly cross or ride beside traffic in the area.

Warning signs, usually yellow with black markings, notify drivers of an upcoming stop sign, alerting them to prepare to stop completely before proceeding.

Warning signs, which are typically yellow with black markings, alert drivers to potential hazards ahead. This sign specifically indicates that you are entering a school zone, so you should reduce your speed and watch out for children.

These diamond-shaped warning signs with black symbols on yellow backgrounds signal approaching hazards. This sign means that the divided highway is ending soon.

Motorcycles are entitled to the full width of a lane. When passing, ensure your vehicle is fully in the left lane before overtaking a motorcycle.

The exhaust system helps eliminate harmful gases, reduces engine noise, and cools exhaust fumes. A leaky exhaust system can cause drowsiness and may lead to fatal carbon monoxide poisoning.

Each time you overtake another vehicle, the risk of a collision increases. It is safer to drive with the flow of traffic, obeying speed limits, and only passing when necessary.

A stop sign requires a full stop and yielding to vehicles and pedestrians before proceeding when it is safe.

A flashing yellow light at an intersection requires drivers to slow down, proceed with caution, and be ready to stop if necessary.

Warning signs, typically yellow with black markings, alert drivers to possible hazards on the road ahead. This sign advises caution when driving under conditions that may make the roadway wet and slippery.

At dusk or on cloudy days, headlights must be turned on. Dim your headlights to low beam when approaching another vehicle within 1,000 feet, or when following a vehicle within 500 feet. Always use low beams in poor weather conditions.

A flashing yellow arrow allows for left turns in the direction of the arrow, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians who may have a green light.

When turning, always begin from the lane closest to the direction you want to go, and turn into the lane closest to where you were.

This sign indicates that the road is slippery when wet, and you should exercise caution.

If there’s no stop line or crosswalk, stop at the closest point where you can safely see approaching vehicles—don’t pull into the intersection to get a better view.

If you miss your exit on the highway, don’t attempt to stop or reverse. Simply take the next exit. Never try to cross multiple lanes at the last minute or drive over the median to turn around. These actions are illegal and dangerous.

If you see an arrow painted on the road within your lane, follow the direction indicated by the arrow. Always obey the instructions of traffic signs or signals before proceeding.

Offenses like passing a school bus add five points; reckless driving and driving on the wrong side each add four points; illegal passing also adds four.

This sign means that it is unsafe to enter the road or driveway from your current direction. If you encounter such a sign, you must immediately find an alternate route.

Before operating an unfamiliar vehicle, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the location and functions of the turn signals, hazard lights, headlights, windshield wipers, brakes, gear selector, and horn. Address any issues before driving.

When you hear an emergency vehicle’s siren or see its flashing lights behind you, make sure to clear a path by pulling over to the side of the road. Slow down and stop safely. If you’re stuck in traffic, continue moving at a slow pace until you can safely pull aside.

A green arrow on a traffic signal indicates that you may turn in the direction of the arrow, provided you are in the correct lane. Yield to any pedestrians or vehicles already in the intersection.

Always yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle displaying flashing lights or using a siren, regardless of its direction. Pull over immediately to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed. If you’re in an intersection, clear the intersection before stopping.

Regulatory signs control traffic flow and behaviors. They are typically white with black text or symbols, and must always be followed by drivers.

Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped and yellow with black text or symbols to alert drivers of upcoming hazards or situations.

Speeding increases the risk of fatal crashes. Driving slower than the flow of traffic can be dangerous too, as it may encourage others to pass you unsafely.

This sign indicates that a road crossing is ahead.

When entering a roundabout, give way to pedestrians, cyclists, and any vehicles already inside the circle.

Any type of alcohol can affect reflexes and decision-making. It is not about the specific kind of alcohol, but the amount in your bloodstream that influences your driving ability.

Low beams should be used in fog, rain, or snow to improve visibility.

A pennant-shaped sign is used to indicate a no-passing zone.

This sign indicates the road ahead becomes a divided highway. Drivers should stay to the right of the divider or median.

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right, and proceed when it’s safe.

Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the street, even if they are jaywalking or acting carelessly.

If you accumulate seven points on your driving record in North Carolina, you may be required to attend a driver improvement clinic. Successfully completing the clinic will remove three points from your record.